Former Youth World Champion Ankushita Boro secured the women’s 65kg title after defeating England’s Ella Thompstone, helping India finish with 14 medals at the international competition.
Guwahati, November 2, 2026: India’s impressive performance at the 46th International Tammer Boxing Tournament in Finland featured another international success for Assam, as boxer Ankushita Boro emerged as the champion in the women’s 65kg category.
The Assam pugilist claimed the gold medal after overcoming England’s Ella Thompstone by a 4–1 split decision in the championship bout held in Tampere on Sunday, November 1.
Her victory contributed to India’s outstanding medal tally of 14, including four gold, two silver and eight bronze medals, placing the national contingent at the top of the tournament standings.
Ankushita Boro Secures Three Consecutive Victories
Boro’s journey to the gold medal involved three bouts against opponents from different countries during the competition, which took place from October 30 to November 1.
She began her campaign on October 30 with a convincing 5–0 unanimous decision over Brazil’s Haziel Santos in the quarter-final.
The following day, the Assam boxer faced a tougher challenge against Switzerland’s Anna Jenni. In a closely contested semi-final, Boro secured a narrow 3–2 split decision to advance to the gold-medal contest.
Facing England’s Ella Thompstone in Sunday’s final, Boro maintained her winning momentum and earned a 4–1 verdict from the judges.
The three victories secured her the women’s 65kg championship title and added another international medal to her boxing career.
Another International Achievement for the Former Youth World Champion
Boro is no stranger to success on the international boxing stage.
She first gained widespread recognition after winning gold at the 2017 AIBA Youth Women’s World Boxing Championships in Guwahati, where she also received the tournament’s Best Boxer award.
The Assam boxer later added a bronze medal at the 2022 Asian Boxing Championships in Jordan.
Her latest gold medal in Finland represents another significant achievement as she continues competing at the international level.
The performance also adds to Assam’s record of producing successful boxers who have represented India in major competitions.
India Finishes with Four Gold Medals and 14 Medals Overall
India’s success at the Tammer Tournament extended beyond Boro’s individual achievement, with three other Indian boxers securing gold medals in their respective categories.
Aarti Dhariyal won the women’s 54kg title after defeating Scotland’s Stephanie Kernachan 5–0.
Arundhati Chaudhary secured gold in the women’s 70kg division with a 3–2 victory over Ireland’s Evelyn Ivie Igharo, while Pawan Bartwal captured the men’s 55kg title by beating Ireland’s Louis Rooney 5–0.
Meanwhile, Mohammed Hussamuddin in the men’s 60kg category and Jaismine in the women’s 57kg division finished with silver medals.
The eight bronze medals were won by Vivek Meena, Hitesh, Akshay, Bobin Chauhan, Chetan Choudhary, Tanu, Disha Patil and Imroz Khan.
India had sent a 14-member squad to the tournament, providing the boxers with valuable international competition experience.
Tammer Tournament Gold Adds to Assam’s Boxing Achievements
The International Tammer Tournament, established in 1977, is a longstanding competition on the amateur boxing calendar and attracts participants from several countries.
For Boro, the championship in Finland adds another notable result to a career that began attracting national attention with her Youth World Championship victory in Guwahati.
Her latest performance also highlights Assam’s continuing contribution to Indian boxing, with athletes from the state making their presence felt in international competitions.
India’s four-gold, 14-medal finish in Tampere further underlines the depth of talent within the country’s boxing contingent.
